Since then, Syria has descended into civil war and concrete evidence of the torture measures that her husband's regime routinely used on his people has emerged. In the present day, Bashar al Assad's forces continue to use cluster bombs and TNT on Syrian civilians and rebel troops alike.

But for Asma, the world is a much softer place of family gatherings and shopping trips to London for the latest pair of Louboutin heels. This week news emerged that amidst the death and destruction in their country, the Assads have found time to plan some new life of their own.

According to online newspaper, 'Akhbar Shabab Soriya' (Syria Youth News), Asma al Assad is five months pregnant with her fourth child. The 37-year-old British born and educated First Wife will be looking forward to some more time on London's high streets, dressing up the latest addition to the controversial Syrian family no doubt.

Are you excited about the news? Or is Asma's pregnancy overshadowed by the destruction in her country? Tell us what you think below.

she already has 3 kids and now she is fifth month pregnant with third child..im not happy for here, she is the wife of a babykiller, they make a family, and the other mothers lost their children in war because of assad troops thats not fair! ..god is great and assad will punished someday very hard ..